A Gathering - Autumn Retreat Sat 24 Oct 9.30 am

What to expect

An Autumn Morning Retreat for Women The darker mornings arrive, diaries fill up, family life gathers pace, and somewhere amongst the practical demands of everyday life, many women quietly realise they’ve drifted a little way from themselves. A Gathering is an autumn morning to pause, breathe, stretch, reflect and gather the pieces back together. Autumn is a season of transition. The light changes, the leaves let go, and nature slows down and turns inward. It’s a good time for us to do a little of the same — to pause, take stock, consider what we might release and what we want to carry into the next season. This isn’t a day to achieve more, fix more or become a shinier version of yourself. It’s a few precious hours to soften what feels tight, put down what feels heavy and spend some time being looked after for a change. Held in the beautiful countryside setting of Hastoe Village Hall, the morning will include: Grounding autumn yoga — slower, earthier movement and strong standing poses. Pranayama and meditation — calming practices to settle the mind and reconnect with the body. Journalling and reflection — space to consider what you’re ready to let go of and what you’d like to make room for. Autumn nature walk and walking meditation — noticing the changing landscape around us. A simple letting-go ritual — symbolic, meaningful and without getting too mystical about it. Restorative yoga and yoga nidra — time to properly exhale and rest. Homemade lunch, autumn teas and bakes. Fire and seasonal ritual — marking the shift into a new season. Expect thoughtful movement, quiet reflection, fresh autumn air, warm food, tea and cake — and a room full of women who, like you, could probably do with a little time to themselves. No yoga experience needed. No performance required. No need to arrive with anything figured out. Just come exactly as you are. Investment £55 early bird until 10th October £65 thereafter